Single Malt Cairdeas Feis Ile 2018 Fino Cask Finish
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As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not develop in the bottle like wine. It can be enjoyed immediately or collected and savored over 10 to 30 years, remaining perfectly stable if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Freshly shucked raw oysters, mature Stilton blue cheese, and high-quality smoked salmon.
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Laphroaig, established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, is legendary for its uncompromising, deeply peated single malts. The 'Cairdeas' series, meaning 'friendship' in Scottish Gaelic, is an annual release crafted especially for the Feis Ile festival to celebrate the global community of Laphroaig fans. The 2018 edition showcases a unique maturation process, marrying Laphroaig's signature medicinal, iodine-rich spirit—born from hand-cut Islay peat and the soft waters of the Kilbride Reservoir—with the dry, saline, and nutty influence of Fino Sherry casks. First matured in first-fill bourbon casks before being transferred to Fino casks, this expression beautifully bridges the gap between Islay's wild maritime peat smoke and the delicate, yeasty complexity of Andalusian flor.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig Distillery is situated on the rugged south coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Celebrated globally for its distinctively bold, peaty, and medicinal character, the distillery remains one of the few that still utilizes traditional floor maltings to dry its barley over local, hand-cut Islay peat. This artisanal heritage, paired with distillation in unique copper pot stills and maturation primarily in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, defines its legendary portfolio, which includes the iconic 10 Year Old, Quarter Cask, and highly coveted aged limited editions.